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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-08-05
The oldest Man.

The oldest man in the world is said to b
James James, colored citizen of the Unite
States, who resides at Santa Rosa. Mexic
He is 1876 years old. He was born near Do.
chester, s. c.. in 1852 He was one of Il
laborers at Fort Moultrie during the unsu
cessful attack by the British ileet in l776. ]
was thentwenty- years old. His maste
the fight. His last owner was Henry Jame
who moved into Mexicoin 1858 in ,rtier th
his slaves might become free before his deaf
At present the rheumatism keeps James fro
walking, but he can drag himself shDrtn
lance. and otherwise is ia fairly good hcsiIl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-08-05

of in a variety of ways, but usually lies clos,
about the toe and heel when not wanted
slipping down to furnish silt for the 70,
in any case of need. The little woman .ha
been acknowledged always an ingeniou
creature, and now that she has fairly set b,
wits at work remedying the shortcomings
nature you may expect to meet her on til
street adjusting her inches comfortably
cording to the attractions that demand to
seen.--NeW York Correspondence of Chica,.
Tribune
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-08-05
Little. But Great.

The small woman has continuance for
getting even with the world. She wears
springs on the soles of her boots, SO a shoe
maker of New York relates, and he added
that he had had calls for six or eight pairs
within two weeks. The boots are arranged
as for everyday pedestrianism, but furnished
with an invisible wire frame that is disposed
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-08-05
THE WEARING OF FLOWERS.


Their Blossoms Fresh.
The wearing of flowers is more than ever
the fashion this season, and some of the fe-
male devices for disposing them about their
persons are decidedly amusing One young
woman in the park this spring appeared on
the drive every day with her picturesque
wide hat trimmed with fresh flowers Of
different variety each day. The effect was
bizarre, but rather pretty on the whole. a
pretty little fancy of the girls who have been
in the country during June has been to tie
punches of buttercups or daisies to the long
handles of their paras0ls with broad satin
ribbons to match the stuff of which the par
asols are made.
There is the greatest difference in the way
in which women wear flowers The noted
belle to whom Tilden left 100000 is the
envy Of all her female acquaintance from
the fact that she can wear great cluster Of
roses at her bosom the entire evening, and
at the end they are almost as fresh and beau
tiful as when she put them on. This Is
partly due to the fact that she always chooses
roses not quite half blown, and at that stage
they have more vitality than at any otheTf;
but it is still more because she is one of the
women who can wear any flower without
fading it. Upon some flower wits in
stantly, whether from the greater amount Of
bodily heat radiated or not has never been
ascertained, but the superstition on the sub
ject is that to wilt flowers quickly is sign
of the early death of the wearer, and their
preservation proof of longevity.
One flower lover has had small India
rubber tube made, and filling this with
water she inserts the stem of her roses, the
mouth of the tube closes tightly around
chem, and she pins it among the laces Of her
corsage, which conceal the tube. In this
way she succeeds in wearing great punches
Of Jacqueminots to the theatres hot nights
and keeping them perfectly fresh. This
method, however, is subject to accidents
and is more or less clumsy --Neap York World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-08-05

Wanted-The vehicle in which people are
driven to desperation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-08-05

q pretty cha
let that nes-
tied h ig h
against tn 9
shaggy breast
of Mount OBJ
gadin lived
the widow
Neur and her
daughter Ma
rie. lonely
HON e you
would have
thought it,
but the fir
trees tn a t
walled so in
your ears
W hispere ed
good cheer to
Marie When
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-08-05
NO LONGER DOES.

The average man condemn of-haBd q
medicine because Of the fact that it is
advertised. The World is becoming a
greater believer in printers ink each
year. Sensible men see no good or
valid reason for refusing to acknowI-
edge the undeniable benefit of a valuable
discovery simply because Of the fact
that it is made known to the World
through the world's greatest educator,
the public press.
DR.. WORTHlNGTON'S
Cholera and Diarrh@a Medicine
has been before the public for more than
TWENTY FIVE YEARS. 1t is a
standard remedy advocated By physi-
clans the country over. Among other
distinguished indorsers are:
HON. M. w. RANSOM. U. s. Senator from
North Carolina.
BRIG. GEN'L w. p. ROBERTS, late Auditor
State of North Carolina.
HON. w. 7. CRAWFORD. Judge, Williams
ton. N. C.
HON. J. w. MOORE, Historian Of North
Carolina
HON. t. r. JERNIGAN, Norfolk. Va.
MIR. J. W. PERRY. Merchant, Norfolk, Va.
MIR. w. w. SMITH. Raleigh, N. C.
MIR. WILL LOTION HARGRAvE, WESLEYAN
Female College, Murfreesboro'. N. q
REV. e. b. RIDDICK. President Kittrick,s
Female College
REV. j. H. DAVIS, President wesleyan Fe
male College, Murfreesboro', N. G.
HON. w. N. H. SMITH. Chief Justice SUI
preme Court North Carolina.
GEN'5 z. WARREN. late Purveyor General
HON. w. a. MOORE, ex-Judge Supreme
Court of North Carolina
HON. j. EDWIN MOORE. Attorney at Law,
Raleigh. N. G..
COL. Z. D. sTARKE, Attorney Nor and 50.
R.R.
MIR. W. J. HARDIsoN, sheriff. Martin Co.
N. c.
MIR: W. z: MORTON, JR.. Editor Martin CO.
IN. CT Times.
MIR. WILSON 9. LAMB, Winston. n. G.
MIR. JOHN d. BIGGs, Baltic, Nor. s R. s.B
Co.. Baltimore, Md.
HON. R. r. HEATH, Judge, Edenton, N. G.
REV. r. b. HAUGHToN, Rector Church a.
the Advent. Diocese Of North Carolina
MIR. L. n. sPIERs. Murfreesboro'. NC.
Sold By Druggists and Dealers throughout ne United
Stotes Price twenty-five cents.
-Four bottles will be sent to any part of the
United States expressage paid, upon receipt ef
500.
THE CHARLES A. VOGELl co.. Baltimore, ri
SOLE PRoPRrEFoRs.
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Two strapping Bellies.

Edward Heisler farmer OF Thomaston,
Mass, has two daughters, fourteen and seven
teen years old. They both have twelve fingers
a and twelvetoes. The elder weighs 247 pounds,
eight inches bust and fifty-one waist measure
ment; the other is sixty-nine and forty-six.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21

able to be present, having TO take
the place of the pastor Of the Racine
Methodist church, who was absent at
the bedside of his wife. who is serious
ly i'll at Fort Atkinson. In his abb
seDce Rev. P. Dongherty officiated. It
is expected the usual amount will be
raised after the collectors appointed
have gone their rounds.
Last Sunday was Quarterly meeting
day with the Methodists. The presid-
ing elder not being able to be here, the
pastor exchanged with Rev. Lean, of
Franksville. On account of the roads,
only a limited number were present.
A week ago last Friday some persons,
supposed to be tramps, forcibly entered
the Methodist chnrch, cutting out the
Stats in the blinds and breaking glass
and sash sufficient to gain an entrance,
lighting fire and remaining over
night, it is presumed. Some of the
school children on going home looked in
and were warned by them to leave. AS
none of the officials or neighbors knew
of it until too late, nothing could be
done to arrest them.
Mrs. Sherwood, nee Bishop, who has
been here on visit, returned to her
home, her sister Phoebe accompanying
her.
A number of the children OF the
Ozanne district made their former
teacher, Miss Mary Bowker, a call on
Wedne sday evening of last week. and
spent very pleasant evening.
Those who put up ice are now busy
getting in the same-3ome from the
river; others from the lake towns.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21
THE MESSAGE.

The annual message of Gov. Rusk,
which was delivered before both bodies
of the legislature on Thursday, last
week, is commendable for its brevity
and good sense. His illusions to the
labor troubles are judicious; the rights
of all should be respected. Among
the many plans suggested for the adj
justment of these differences, the Gov
ernor is not called upon to decide which
is best. The people have the right to
demand that law and order shall be
maintained. and for that end the con-
stituted authorities must be respected.
That portion Of the message relating
to the conflict between labor and cap
ital every citizen is especially invited
to read. The principles enunciated
are eminently sound, and cannot fail
to commend themselves to all right
thinking men. The suggestions in the
message generally are such as will be
favorably received.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21

plate general revision of the tariff,
but simply reduction of tax on lead
ing articles, with the view of reducing
the revenues. Hiscock, member of
the House, for this purpose has bill
in which the largest reduction pro-
posed on any one article is on tobacco.
While there are so MANY articles of
necessity that might be cheapened by
a reduction of tax, it is strange that
any statesman should select among
them all an article in common use
which would benefit no one if the tax
were entirely removed. IL tobacco
were made much cheaper, no one would
be the better for it. Singular that
lawmakers should regard tobacco with
such Importance as to favor it with
legislation, rather than reduce the high
tax OH sugar, which is al acknowledged
family necessity with all classes, rich
and poor Tobacco and whisky are
both kings who bear control over vast
multitudes of the human race.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21

The case of Father McGlynn, who
was deposed from st. Stephens church,
New York, end ordered to report him
self in Rome, for having taken an I'M
due part on the land question, has
created intense agitation. Father DON
nelly who has been appointed Mr..
Glynn's successor, has been denied ad-
mission into the church; the police
have been called to interfere, but were
powerless to aid Father Donnelly to
get possession of the church. The ex-
element has been running high for
days, and is unparalleled by anything of
the kind in the past.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21

The Iowa weather prophet continues
to predict the weather for weeks in
advance, Notwithstanding his repeated
failures, and offers to wager two TO one
in favor of planetory meteorology and is
anxious for some unbeliever to accept
his wager. His predictions for De.
cember were an utter failure, but he
predicts furious storms for February
1st, 18th, 18th and 1Sth-those of the
list and 18th to be most severe, the
former reaching to the 31st meridian
by shutdown the S1st of January.
While few sensible people take any in
terest in such predictions, there are
hundreds, who, though ashamed to
acknowledge the fact, do allow their
superstitions to influence them. We
shall see what his predictions amount
to, but coincidence will not necessari-
ly establish theory. p.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21

There exists in New York literary
and ocial club, composed entirely Of
ladies, called the Sorosis, meeting in
the day time at Delmonico's, the most
fashionable restaurant of the city.
One subject for discussion at late
meeting was:
ReSolUed, THAT the sufferings of
working women would be relieved, if
a large proportion of them could be in
duced and helped to enter the homes
of our country as domestic servants"
In the discussion, Mrs. Helen Camp
bell, whose writings have attracted
considerable attention, advised women
to examine their own attitude towards
working women-whetEer those who
were ever ready to publicly discuss
the question. and were vain enough to
wish to see their names published in
the newspapers as philanthropists,
were ready to put in practice what
they so strenuously advocated; wheth-
er they were ready TO take such an in
terest in the welfare of their own ser.
wants as they advised for others. She
recommended that they commence the
reform at home, and refuse their pat
ronage to those whose treatment of
working women did not conform to the
laws of humanity.
Other speakers had many severe
things to say about the inability of the
mistress to govern the house or the
servants, and defended in strong terms
the much-abused servant girl.
Injudicious housekeepers received a
sound drubbing from their own sex.
Coming from the source which they
did, the remarks should have their in
tiuence. Many remarks were made
which, had they been uttered by a man,
would, in all probability, have induced
the women to frown him out of the
room.
Among the absurdities recommend
ed were the sending of circulars to
farmers wives, urging them to strike
for the eight-hour a-day system. Such
recommendations eviden tly come from
those who had never been placed in
that situation. 1t is those only who
are familiar with the situation of af-
fairs that are competent to give sound
advice on the subject. D.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21

The letter of Hon. sG. Simmons,
found in this paper, will attract the at
tention of the people and taxpayers of
the county. Mr.. Simmons has no bet
ter right to be heard than any other
citizen. but, when the fact is taken into
consideration that he is large tax
payer in the county. he has proper
tionate interest in its financial affairs.
Besides, Mr. Simmons has for many
years been before the public as an hon.
orable business man, which entities
him to a respectful hearing. The Off
cial proceedings, as published, justify
what Mr.. Simmons says of his treat
ment by the Board. We make no at
tack on the integrity of members of
the Board. but the action of that body
appears to have been unfair and I'M
reasonable. The Board had evidently
no anxiety to consult the wishes of the
people, otherwise they would not have
selected young man, who doubtless is
we'll qualified, and against whose repu-
tation nothing can be said, but who is
almost unknown to the people in the
county. The soldier candidate, who
lost an arm in the service of his coun-
try, whose fitness is undisputed, and
whose honesty and integrity were test
ed by years ofseryice in the post Office,
deserved better of the friends of the
country than to be so summary dis
missed. When the day comes that
Union soldiers are set aside to make
room for the rising generation, who
know nothing of the hardships of war
except what they read in books, it will
be sad period in the history of the
Republic.
The County Treasurer elected by the
Board of Supervisors OH Friday last
will hold his office for two years from
the first of January inst. The statutes,
we believe, make no provision for fill
ing the vacancy before the next bien-
NAL election.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21
Y. M. G. ASSOCIATION.

There was large gathering of peo-
pie of all ages in the Young Mems
Christian Association rooms on Tues
day evening for the purpose of tender
ing public reception to Mr.. Ham
mond, the new secretary. Although
the night was cold and uncomfortable,
visitors were not deferred from visiting
the rooms. There were no special ex-
ercises. but the time was passed pleas
antly in exchanging congratulations
II is intended to give a series of weekly
concerts in the chapel room, commenc-
ing next week.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21
BRISTOL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cary enjoyed the SER
vices at the Plank Road church on
sunday, but they must visit the NJ. E !.
church before they return to Mime
sofa.
Mrs. Winslow, of Chicago, is visiting
old friends in Bristol and Somers.
She attended the Plank Road church
on Sunday.
Mrs. A. Craney, of Kenosha, came
out to see mother on Sunday, and for
an hour or so on Monday the pros
pect of getting back seemed gloomy,
but the snow pillow opened the road.
Elder Seldom is to preach for three
months at the Bristol and Paris Con-
gregational church, commencing next
Sunday, Jan. 25.
Willie Leonard, of Kenosha, has
spent week with his grandma, Mrs.
I'll. G. Burdick. and as no train came
through on Tuesday he started for
home on foot.
Rev. Mr.. Grassie, Secretary of the
Home Missionary Society, preached at
the Plank Road church on Sunday.
He made strong appeal for funds
to aid in establishing churches in new
settlements. This is good work and
ought to meet with support, for both
religious and secular reasons. But he
talked about the deterioration of the
religion of the Puritans. Now. think
the religion of the Puritans is improv-
ing. If their religion had had more
gospel in it we should have been spared
the loss of millions of money and hun
dreds of thousands of lives by Indian
wars and raids. We are getting lit
tie honester, but very slow.
The meeting of the Literary on Fri
day evening at Mr.. J. d. Fowler's was
an interesting session. A paper brim-
full of n embers' productions was read ;
a dialogue was presented, in which
some half dozen took part, and excel
lent music was discoursed. Eta Gu
pick presided at the piano.
The fellowship" meeting to be held
at the Congregational church will be
opened with services on Wednesday
evening, Feb. Goth, and continue
through Thursday, day and evening.
Mr.. Abram Gulick returned from
Milwaukee on Saturday, having COM
| pleted his service as a grand juror of
the u. S. court.
The preaching and other services at
the new Methodist church command a
large attendance. The Sunday school
| is large and fourishing, and the pastor,
on Saturday evening, organized Bible
class. Verify, the Lord God is their
strength and their shield.
Rev. T. G. Grassie interested the
audience at the Congregational church
on Sunday by two good sermons. The
morning service was well attend ed.
The evening attendance was small.
The annual meeting of the Free Con-
gregational Society was adjourned to
I 100 F.. M. next Tuesday.
Mr.. Smith, of Union Grove, visited
his daughter. Miss Fanny Smith, teach
Ell of the NeWbury school, and attend"
ed morning services on Sunday as the
Congregational church.
Several of our Methodist people were
welcomed at the morning minstrations
at this Congregational church.
The Methodist parsonage, which has
been principal figure in some moving
scenes, will be sold at auction on Sat
ur day of next week.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21

There has been great deal of legis-
lation during the past year or more in
the several states to restrain the liquor
traffic aud bring it into narrower quar-
ters. The liquor business is becoming
more and more circu inscribed in sew.
eral states and hedged in; the vast
army of temperance men and women
will never give up the crusade until
the prolific cause of drunkenness is
driven into its last hiding place and
compelled to surrender. A large and
influential body Of women of the
United States are determinately en-.
listed for the overthrow of this worst
enemy of humanity. The women of
this great Republic, united as they are
in this one purpose, have the moral
certainty of success. as much as they
have of any achievement that will be
brought to pass in the future. The
women are not alone. Right-minded
men who love their country and race
are coming to the rescue. The tre-
mendous fact is being realized that
every days report brings the news of
crime, disaster and death, traceable to
strong drink. This condition of things
cannot always be endured; it must
come to an end unless the wheels of the
worlds progress to higher and better
civilization shall be arrested. Only a
few years ago legislative enactments
for the suppression of intemperance
were often found defective by the
courts. But while SO many of these
laws in past years have not been sus-
tanned by the courts, others have been
found constitutional, and now after so
many judicial decisions on record, law
makers need not be at loss to deter
mine what enactments will be sustain
ed by the legal tribunals; future legis-
lation need not be so much in doubt.
Without legislation the evils of intem-
perance cam OF be suppressed. Moral
auasion can do much good, but there is
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21
SURPLUS REVENUE FOR WAR
OR PEACE?

The Government of the United States
presents an unusual spectacle to the
nations of the world. Its leading
statesmen as well as its prominent
men of all parties are perplexed how
to dispose of the money in its overflow
ing national treasury, and how to stop
the inflow to prevent such vast accu-
mutations. Singular condition is this
for Government to be in, to have so
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21
ARENSDORF, THE ALLEDGED
MURDERER.

The trial of Arensdorf, the alledged
murderer of Haddock, is fixed to begin
March 20. There are nine others be.
sides Arensdorf, who ara under indict.
ment for the same murder, as accesso-
ries. The law OF Iowa makes no dis.
tinction between accessory and princi.
pal. Probably every means that inge-
nuity or money can contrive will be
brought to bear to clear these men.
The country will await the result with
interest. Each will haveI a separate
trial.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21

Miss Nina Van Zandt, of Chicago.
who has had sudden freak of love
for August Spies, one of the Chicago
anarchists condemned to death, pro-
poses to marry him before the day of
his execution. Those who attempt to
make heroine of Nina are engaged in
q most ridiculous business.
Later; The Sheriff of Chicago de-
clares the marriage of Spies and Miss
Van Zandt shall not take place; not
even if the young woman stands out
side the iron CRATE of the prison and
Spies inside.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21
FELLOWSHIP MEETING POST
PONED.

The fellowship meetings advertised
to be held at Bristol, in this county,
have been postponed until further
notice. There being at present revival
meetings in progress in Burlington,
Union Grove and Raymond, which
precludes the expected aid here from
neighboring places, therefore the post
ponement.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21

The question has been much discuss
ed, was the Pope of Rome friendly to
the Confederacy attempted to be estab.
ed by Jefferson Davis? 1t has been
both affirmed and denied. 1t is now
stated that the clerk of the division of
Confederate property captured at Rich.
mond has found the original letter
written to Jefferson Davis by the Pope,
In which are expressed fraternal senti-
ments for the President of the Confed-
eracy. This appears to settle a long
disputed question, but the Pope was
liable to be misled as to the rights OF
the case as other distinguished men in
Europe were.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21
FARMERS INSTITUTES.

Farmers of this county will be
pleased to learn the holding of the in
stitutes is proving greater success
than had been anticipated. The farm.
ers are evidently enthusiastic in their
vocation, which, as a class, they have
cause to be. In Oconomowoc, Wauke-
sha county, the Farmers Institute
opened auspiciously; the new city hall
Of that place, capable of seating 500
persons, was filled, and enough were
standing in the aisles and vacant
places to make the number present
1000.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-01-21

facilities for transportation OF freight
and passengers. These, he urges, re-
quire immediate attention, and appeals
to the better class Of citizens for their
cooperation. If he is equally ambi-
tious and sincere to enforce the liquor
laws and Sunday closing of saloons
and to suppress the various other nuis-
ances with which the city abounds,
he will prove deseryedly popular
chief officer. ID.